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Book Drop Science: Crater Creator (Families, kids 4 years & up)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Families, Grade School
STEAM Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for children ages 4 & up and their caregiver. Introducing a new 4-part family STEM program! Attendance at all 4 is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group

STEAM Tweens: Olympic Trials (3rd-5th Grade)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Grade School
STEAM Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This programs if for 3rd through 5th grade. The Winter Olympics are here! While the Olympians are gathering in Milan-Cortina, join us here at the library for fun STEAM Olympic challenges.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District
This event is in the "Grade School" group

STEAM Kids: Winter Olympic Science (K-2nd Grade)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Grade School
STEAM Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for K through 2nd grade. You may be busy cheering you favorite athletes to victory, but take a break and join us for some olympic STEAM fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Grade School" group

LEGO WeDo (1st-5th Grade)

10:00am–11:00am
Grade School
STEAM Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for 1st through 5th grade. Build and program your own cool contraptions with LEGOs and a computer in this introduction to coding.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group

STEAM Tots: Winter Olympic Games (3-5 years in preschool w/ caregiver))

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
STEAM Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: STEAM Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for ages 3 through 5 in preschool and their caregiver. The Olympics may be all the way in Milan-Cortina, but we can have some olympic fun right here at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

4th of July

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District